Lifestyles

Dear Heloise: You had a recipe for a fat-free cream soup base that was delicious. Since my husband and I love preparing soup all year, I wanted to ask...

DEAR ABBY: Our nephew "Conrad" is engaged to be married soon. For several reasons, we are unable to attend the wedding. Under normal circumstances, I ...

Dear Heloise: I recently found out something that I think should be shared with your readers. You printed a letter from a person who had a hint about ...

DEAR ABBY: I'm 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don't want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband's grandbabies. ...

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for travel. Whether heading to the beach, visiting family, camping, taking a cruise, or traveling internati...

Marshmellow Overcoat will release their next studio album July 24. Titled “Beat a Dead Horse,” the album features the singles “Wrote a Letter to You,”...

Kids Summer Reads by various authors and illustrators c.2026, various publishers $18.99 - $19.99 various page counts Mom says to stay indoors today. S...

July is the month of the year we gardeners wait for. Our flowers and vegetables are at their peak. It is no mistake that this is the month when garden...

DEAR ABBY: After many years living near and helping my parents, I moved to another state to retire. My dad died three months after I moved. I begged m...

Dear Heloise: Please encourage the staff at small businesses to wear a name tag. For example, I go to the dry cleaners about once a month and would li...

DEAR ABBY: I have two best friends going back to third grade (we're in our 30s now) and one older sister. I'm the last in my friend group to get marri...

DEAR RUSTY: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security benefits at age 70. Can my lower-earning spouse take his own benefit...

Dear Heloise: I read the hint from your reader, Jim, about leaving stovetop knobs slightly off the vertical line to remind him to turn them off. If an...

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a twin brother and a younger brother. After I met his family, it became clear that his parents openly favor his twin, "Kaden...

A collection of pen-and-ink drawings is currently on display at Allegheny Mountain Arts Gallery, including several pieces by local artist Thomas Seagr...

DUBOIS — Penn State DuBois has announced its dean’s list and part-time dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students who achieved a semester grad...

Dear Heloise: Here's a hint about maintaining clothes' absorbency. Perhaps I had previously learned this from you, but it's worth repeating as long as...

DEAR ABBY: I've been with my wife for 23 years. We have three kids and are in our early 40s. My wife has always struggled with her weight, but two yea...

Dear Heloise : How do I get mold out of my washcloths without taking out the color? Everything I find online includes bleach, which ruins my washcloth...

DEAR ABBY: How can I tell if my husband loves me? We have been married 41 years, and during our entire marriage he's been cheating on me with other wo...